Chris Lewallen wins Lula City Council’s District 3 seat in special election

Felton Wood previously ran in a special election for Lula City Council District 3 but did not win. 

As of September 3, 2025, Felton C Wood did not have a website or any information online.

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Felton C Wood

Felton C. Wood ran for Lula City Council Member, District 3 in 2023 but did not win.

Felton previously ran in a special election for Lula City Council District 3 but did not win. 

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District 3 Candidates 2025

Christopher (Chris) Lewallen is from Lula, Georgia. He attended East Hall High School and Gainesville College. He is married with three sons and a granddaughter. 

Chris is currently a member of the Lula City Council.

Chris is a breeder manager in the poultry industry. 

As of September 3, 2025, Christopher Dean Lewallen did not have a website or any information online.

Believes the biggest issue facing Lula in the next five years is the rapid growth of the state of Georgia, which will lead to traffic, lack of housing, lack of affordable housing, demand for utilities, and pressure on public parks and green space.

Believes the biggest issue facing Lula is rapid growth, which leads to traffic, lack of affordable housing, demand for utilities, and pressure on public parks and green space. Supports developing infrastructure to support this growth. 

Said, "Personal freedom and the protection of our private property rights will be at the core of my thinking about any ordinances and decisions that I must make as a member of the city council."

- Believes the biggest issue facing Lula is rapid growth, which leads to traffic, lack of affordable housing, demand for utilities, and pressure on public parks and green space. Supports developing infrastructure to support this growth. 
- Said, "Personal freedom and the protection of our private property rights will be at the core of my thinking about any ordinances and decisions that I must make as a member of the city council."

Opposes the establishment of a city police department, citing concerns over costs and potential corruption.

- Opposes the establishment of a city police department, citing concerns over costs and potential corruption.

Christopher Dean Lewallen

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 